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  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Judas Iscariot: A Fraud

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,066 views

    To discuss the importance of following Christ for the right reasons

    Judas Iscariot: A Fraud Matthew 26:14-16,20-25 Primary Purpose: To discuss the importance of following Christ for the right reasons. For a little over one a half years, I worked in the fraud department at Capital One credit cards. Part of my job was to detect fraudulent application, high ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Do You Want To Be Great For God

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 22, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,133 views

    A challenging message to believers on the requirement of following Christ.

    Do You Want to Be Great? Luke 9:23-26 Question: Do you want to be great? Do you want to be great for God? Reality: Do you remember after the resurrection when Jesus approached Peter after Peter had denied Him three times? Not that I or any one of you have consciously denied in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attitude Is Everything

    Contributed by Chris Coker on May 4, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,844 views

    Attitude is everything when it comes to following God.

    I think that explains what Steve Martin is gray head? But if you think about it we can relate to that can’t we? Kids are screaming, bad day at work, getting bad news from the doctor, and the never ending bills, someone cutting you off on the Interstate, all these things and 1,000 can cause us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Self-Denial"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 17,560 views

    Self-Denial means freedom to follow Christ.

    Luke 9:23-25 “Self-Denial” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkvieew-umc.org Self-Denial is not something that we talk a whole lot about these days, but I am convinced that it is the key—not only to our eternal salvation—but also to our ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Why Is This So Hard? Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,013 views

    Why is following Gopd so difficult sometimes?

    ***Tug-o’-war illustration*** • Start off with big kid and a small kid and tell them to pull the rope as far as he can • Slowly, continue to add people to oppose the big kid until he gives up As we continue to look at God’s call in our lives to go and change the world around us, I think this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Beware Bad Advice

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,953 views

    A sermon outline that follows three men and their choices.

    I. The man of God who allowed himself to be deceived. 1. He ADMITTED that the Lord told him not to eat or drink anything in the land. (Verses 9 & 17) (Luke 12:48 - "Unto whomsoever much is given of him shall much be required.") (See also James 4:17) 2. He ACCEPTED the prophet’s word on the matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ The King

    Contributed by John Quigley on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,605 views

    Holy living and discipleship mean following Jesus.

    There was also an inscription over him, "This is the King of the Jews." (Luke 23:38 ESV). Today is the last day of the Christian Year, it is known as Christ the King Sunday, we recognize today that Christ is indeed King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Of course for many of us there is a distinct ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Answering God's Call Series

    Contributed by Brian Vickers on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,482 views

    A sermon directing us to follow the call of God.

    Answering God’s Call The Story of Moses Exodus 3:1-4 The story of Moses begins, really where the story of Joseph leaves off. Joseph, the son of Jacob, the grandson of Abraham, brought his entire family – Dad, 11 brothers and all of their wives and kids, 70+ people in all – to Egypt to escape ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,500 views

    First of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

    Matthew 5:3-10 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Blessed Are The Meek Series

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,346 views

    Third of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

    I read in the news yesterday about the Burmese government’s attempt to eliminate Christians from the land of Burma. One of the major media that reported this news was the Sunday Telegraph of London. The following is the beginning part of the report: ------- The military regime in Burma is intent ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007
     | 3,698 views

    Sixth of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

    “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 Our spiritual tree has grown many branches now and is mature enough to bear fruit. Purity of heart is a condition that will determine how we are going to bear fruit. Are we going to bear no fruit, small and few, or large and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007
     | 4,368 views

    Seventh of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

    “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9 So far we have been the fruit of Jesus Christ—the Peacemaker. He has brought peace between God and us, and he has taught us to live in peace with one another by loving one another. However, at this stage, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted For Righteousness' Sake Series

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,053 views

    Eight of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

    Matthew 5:10-16 10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • J.D. Tutell avatar

    Building People Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Apr 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,675 views

    If we are followers of Christ then it will show in our lives.

    A man dies and goes to heaven. Of course, St. Peter meets him at the pearly gates. St. Peter says, "Here's how it works. You need 100 points to make it into heaven. You tell me all the good things you've done, and I give you a certain number of points for each item, depending on how good it was. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Serve Like Jesus

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 4, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,171 views

    Followers of Christ should serve as He served.

    [To receive free sermons each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] Mark 10:32-37, 41-45 Luke 22:14-27 John 13:1-5, 12-17 (Notice the how the disciples were constantly seeking greatness while Jesus was constantly seeking to serve.) Jesus gathered with His disciples in an upper room ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist